Central Oregon Archives

Alleged drug dealer from Bend stopped, arrested in Jefferson County; drugs, stolen handgun seized

January 10, 2025 6:41 pm Barney Lerten

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man accused of dealing drugs around the region was pulled over in Jefferson County and arrested on several charges…

Crash south of Redmond claims life of 16-year-old Bend Senior High student

January 10, 2025 11:36 am Barney Lerten

A 16-year-old Bend Senior High School student was killed in a two-vehicle crash south of Redmond Thursday evening, Deschutes County sheriff’s…

‘The industry is growing’: Central Oregon businesses serving up non-alcoholic options for Dry January

January 10, 2025 9:20 am Jillian Fortner

The new year brings a fresh opportunity to focus on health, and for many, that means taking part in Dry January by going alcohol-free for the…

Update: FDA issues alert to veterinarians warning of adverse side-effects from osteoarthritis drug Librela

January 10, 2025 10:53 am Matthew Draxton

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has an update Friday on our previous reports about the sometimes tragic results from use of…

Bend Olney Avenue pre-construction open house

Bend to begin Olney Avenue pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements; in-person, online open houses set

January 10, 2025 4:24 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Changes are coming to Olney Avenue in northeast Bend to make it a safer road to walk, bike, roll, drive and more, the city said…

Feds award city of Bend $32.3 million for long-sought fix to backups at Reed Market Road railroad crossing

January 10, 2025 2:37 pm KTVZ News Sources

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation and the City of Bend announced Friday that the city has been awarded $32.3 million…

Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly resigns seat, accuses critics of threats and ‘slander campaign’

January 10, 2025 9:50 am Barney Lerten

Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly, under fire by some in the community amid the uproar over departing Superintendent Melissa Skinner,…

OSP confirms fatality in Highway 97 vehicle-pedestrian crash north of Madras

January 10, 2025 11:03 am Barney Lerten

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – One person was killed in a vehicle-pedestrian crash late Thursday night on U.S. Highway 97 about 10 miles north of Madras,…

‘I learned a lot from the academy’: Bend Fire and Rescue celebrates the graduation of six new firefighter/paramedics

January 8, 2025 10:15 am Kelsey McGee

– Bend Fire and Rescue is celebrating the fire academy graduation of six new firefighter/…

Three grants give boost to COCC initiative to encourage student diversity in science programs

January 9, 2025 4:04 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An initiative to encourage student diversity in science programs at Central Oregon Community College and to promote broader…

DCSO seeks volunteers to mentor children with incarcerated parent; training session coming up

January 9, 2025 3:47 pm KTVZ News Sources

Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering an upcoming class to prepare…

Warm Springs Tribes to receive $2.6 million from feds to deploy 18 electric vehicle charging ports on reservation

January 9, 2025 2:14 pm KTVZ News Sources

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday that $2,556,496 is coming to the Confederated Tribes of Warm…

Housing Works to open 2025 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list next week

January 9, 2025 1:43 pm KTVZ News Sources

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — – Housing Works, a premier housing organization dedicated to fostering stability and affordability in Central Oregon, is…

Central Oregon firefighter strike team arrives in L.A.

Central Oregon strike team arrives in S. California to help protect homes, communities threatened by deadly wildfires

January 9, 2025 12:42 pm Barney Lerten

LOS ANGELES (KTVZ) – A Central Oregon Strike Team of firefighters arrived Thursday in Southern California and began preparations for deployment to…

Bend Rep. Emerson Levy, other moms in the Oregon Legislature are driven by a passion for kids

January 9, 2025 12:17 pm KTVZ News Sources

By Hannah Wallace, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children are a top priority for the moms in the Legislature and a big reason why…

‘It’s inflating at a pretty good pace’: Underwater volcano off Oregon coast likely to erupt this year, scientists predict

April 30, 2015 11:39 am Jillian Fortner

An undersea volcano off Oregon’s coast will probably erupt by the end of this year, scientists…

Ask the Mayor with Bend’s Melanie Kebler: Speaking on neighborhood speed limits, parking spaces and more

January 9, 2025 7:35 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From neighborhood speed limits to dividing city council responsibilities, NewsChannel 21 asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your…

Meet your 2025 Bend City Council members

January 8, 2025 11:13 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council convened in its biennial meeting Wednesday evening to swear in its newly elected members. There was a…

‘Definitely the life of the party:’ Redmond High remembering beloved, well-known agriculture teacher Lance Hill

January 8, 2025 11:38 am Jillian Fortner

Redmond High School is honoring the life and legacy of beloved agricultural teacher and Future Farmers of America advisor Lance Hill, who passed away…

Caleb and Dahnte Cegers trials delayed yet again; victim Taylor Wyss’s family enraged by more delays

January 8, 2025 6:25 pm Harley Coldiron, Isabella Warren

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After having their respective trials delayed, Dahnte and Caleb Cegers will be back in court on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to determine…